2020 Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,304 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 84.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.8% in the 150k+ group versus 12.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 508 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.0% | 422 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.2% | 278 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.4% | 233 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 83 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 51 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 432 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 295 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 220 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 197 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 142 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 110 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 21.2% | 1,123 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.0% | 1,115 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.8% | 412 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.0% | 370 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.8% | 359 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 333 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 754 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,298 | 16.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,511 | 15.6% |
| 90-120k | 561 | 17.3% |
| 120-150k | 132 | 11.4% |
| 150k+ | 48 | 20.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 44 | 18.2% |
| 2023 | 1,755 | 14.2% |
| 2024 | 1,826 | 17.9% |
| 2025 | 1,677 | 14.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss
Before buying a 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (5.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Sss pass their MOT?
84.5% of the 5,304 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by visibility (8.0%).
Does the 2020 Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 0-30k band to 20.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,304 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.